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School News: June 13

Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 1:31 p.m.

Kuettel awarded Polk County scholarship

SALUDA — Halle Kuettel, a rising junior from Polk County High in Columbus, has been awarded a Polk County Community Foundation scholarship. This coming school year, Kuettel will study in Switzerland and live with a host family.

Kuettel is on her high school track team and plays soccer. She also enjoys being in plays and musicals. She took her first Mandarin and culture class in 8th grade. She looks forward to living in another country to learn its culture and another language.

Being half Swiss, she is particularly interested in going to Switzerland. After high school, she is considering going to a culinary trade school to get a B.A. in culinary arts and food service management.

AFS participants learn how to speak another language, navigate in a different cultural context, and marshal a global perspective on issues. AFS-USA awards more than $3 million in scholarships and financial aid to outstanding students across the country each year.

Brown, Bob Jones students participate in Brazil mission trip

McKinley Brown, of Fletcher, participated with 11 other Bob Jones University students in a missions trip to Brazil May 9 through May 24. The team was led by Bob Jones Academy faculty member Gil Fremont.

Brown is a freshman majoring in accounting.

Through the medium of soccer, team members shared their testimonies of faith in Christ and preached in several venues across Brazil.

Harrison named to dean's list at LeTourneau

Mark Harrison, of Brevard, was recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments by being named to the LeTourneau University dean's list for the spring 2013 semester. Harrison achieved a GPA between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester.

<p>Kuettel awarded Polk County scholarship</p><p>SALUDA — Halle Kuettel, a rising junior from Polk County High in Columbus, has been awarded a Polk County Community Foundation scholarship. This coming school year, Kuettel will study in Switzerland and live with a host family. </p><p>Kuettel is on her high school track team and plays soccer. She also enjoys being in plays and musicals. She took her first Mandarin and culture class in 8th grade. She looks forward to living in another country to learn its culture and another language. </p><p>Being half Swiss, she is particularly interested in going to Switzerland. After high school, she is considering going to a culinary trade school to get a B.A. in culinary arts and food service management. </p><p>AFS participants learn how to speak another language, navigate in a different cultural context, and marshal a global perspective on issues. AFS-USA awards more than $3 million in scholarships and financial aid to outstanding students across the country each year. </p><p>Brown, Bob Jones students participate in Brazil mission trip</p><p>McKinley Brown, of Fletcher, participated with 11 other Bob Jones University students in a missions trip to Brazil May 9 through May 24. The team was led by Bob Jones Academy faculty member Gil Fremont.</p><p>Brown is a freshman majoring in accounting.</p><p>Through the medium of soccer, team members shared their testimonies of faith in Christ and preached in several venues across Brazil.</p><p>Harrison named to dean's list at LeTourneau</p><p>Mark Harrison, of Brevard, was recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments by being named to the LeTourneau University dean's list for the spring 2013 semester. Harrison achieved a GPA between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester.</p>